Chike F. Oduoza

Professor Chike F. Oduoza is a distinguished academic in Process and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering. He holds the rank of Professor and serves as the academic lead for chemical engineering, with extensive leadership in research, teaching, and professional service.

His educational background includes a PhD in Instrumentation and Control from UMIST (University of Manchester), an MBA from the University of Exeter, and multiple postgraduate qualifications in management, teaching, and chemical engineering. He is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

His research interests span chemical and manufacturing engineering, with a focus on electroplating, corrosion protection, reactor design, sustainability, life cycle engineering, oil and gas processing, and risk management in industrial and construction sectors. He has developed innovative models for SMEs, particularly in risk assessment and lean-excellence business management.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in sustainable energy systems, risk and safety management, digital transformation in manufacturing and oil & gas, and advanced materials. His work integrates computational modelling, experimental validation, and practical application across industries.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), 1996
• Fellow, Institution of Chemical Engineers, 2006
• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy, 2020
• Winner, West Midlands Construction Excellence Award (Innovation, 2017)

Professor Oduoza has supervised over 30 PhD students and secured significant research funding from EPSRC, EU (FP7, Horizon 2020), and industry. He is currently leading the FLAREMANAGER and PROCEDURE consortia, focusing on flare gas utilization and future process design. His editorial roles include guest editor for Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing and International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. He has chaired major conferences such as FAIM 2015 and the Electrochemistry and Sustainability Conference (2010).

He leads the RiMaCon project, a €1M EU FP7 initiative that developed a risk management software system for SMEs in construction, which won a regional innovation award. His professional memberships include the Engineering Professors Council, SCI Electrochemical and Energy Groups, and the UK Royal Academy of Engineering Ethics Committee.